Fascinating summer experiences & unforgettable moments
Current events and activities in Val Surses and beyond, including contact details and booking options, can be found here:
www.valsurses.ch/de/webshop-veranstaltungen#/veranstaltungen
Hiking
Hiking enthusiasts of all levels will find something to suit them in Val Surses: from world-famous, challenging routes such as the tour over the Septimer and Lunghin passes to the Engadin or Bergell, to leisurely walks suitable for pushchairs everything is possible. Take advantage of the information material available or simply drop by the tourist office in Savognin – they will be happy to give you great tips tailored to your needs.
Mountainbike & E-Bike
From Savognin, you can of course also explore the mountains on your own bike or a hired one. There are numerous signposted and well-maintained trails of varying degrees of difficulty, guided tours and convenient transport options (see below).
More information & trail map
www.valsurses.ch/de/aktivitaeten/sommer/mountainbike
The Savognin Ski School offers cycling courses in summer:
Mountain Cart & Trottinett
Fun sports equipment is becoming increasingly popular, as it allows you to give your legs a break while still actively enjoying the magnificent mountain scenery – even without any special prior knowledge. You should enjoy speed and have a good sense of balance (scooter).
You will find a rental shop at the Savognin mountain railway valley station. The rates usually include the train journey.
Climbing
The Motta da Crest climbing garden is located in Bivio, with 11 routes and basalt cliffs up to 20 metres high. Supervised activities are also available here on Thursdays (during the peak summer season).
If you would like to go climbing in the great outdoors, a tour with a professional mountain guide might be of interest to you.
Horse riding
For nature lovers, exploring the mountains of Val Surse on horseback is a wonderful experience. There are various options available, from taster sessions for children and beginners to guided tours lasting several days:
In Savognin: www.reiten-savognin.ch/
Swimming & Water Sports
In Savognin, you will find Lai Barnagn , a large artificial swimming lake with excellent water quality that is rarely overcrowded, even in summer. Here you can swim, hire a boat or stand-up paddle equipment , doze in the sun or shade, and grab a snack at the kiosk . Admission to the lake is free, but additional services are subject to a charge.
Right next to the bathing lake, there is also a mini golf course, a pump track , a beach volleyball court and other leisure facilities.
Parking is available at the Savognin mountain railways.
Swimming is also permitted at Lai Marmorera , but not near the dam wall, as this can be dangerous due to the suction effect. Please check the current regulations.
Here, experienced scuba divers with a mountain lake certification also have the opportunity to explore Lai Marmorera underwater:
Fire & Barbecues
In Val Surses, you will find numerous designated public barbecue areasthat you can use free of charge – for example, in Rona, at Lai Bargagn, at the lake on Alp Flix or at the climbing garden in Bivio.
Barbecue food and charcoal – you need to bring these yourself, of course.
Please always ensure that the fire cannot spread to the surrounding area and extinguish it carefully when you leave the site.
An overview of approved barbecue areas can be found here:
www.valsurses.ch/de/ausflugsziele?ttree=CivicStructure&text=Grillstelle
Mobility by public transport in summer
The Savogniner Bergbahnen free of charge during the summer operating hours with your Val Surses guest card. Bicycles can be taken on board, but there is a charge for this.
As a guest card holder, you can also travel free of charge on the regular PostBus routes between Cunter and Bivio, for example to Alp Flix, Radons or Parsonz. Please note that bicycles must be registered in advance on some routes and incur an additional charge.
More information and excursion tips, including beyond Val Surses:
The bike and hiking bus (subject to a charge, discount with guest card) takes you to selected destinations in Val Surses on different days of the week, for example to Pensa in Val d'Err above Tinizong or to Tga in Val Faller.
www.valsurses.ch/de/aktivitaeten/sommer/bike-wanderbus
The Bus Alpin (also subject to a charge, discount with guest card) also takes you to Alp Flix. Advance booking is also required for bicycle transport on the day before ( www.busalpin.ch/regionen ). Please note that some of the offers from private bus operators are only valid during the peak summer season in July and August whereas the Postauto runs all year round!